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eng.lsm.lv > article > politics > election > 06.06.2026-pre-election-period-starts-in-latvia-with-a-wary-eye-on-ai-influence.a650414

Pre-election period starts in Latvia with a wary eye on AI influence

14+ hour, 13+ min ago   (524+ words) During this period, campaigners, the media and other involved parties must comply with strict rules on pre-election campaigning, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) said in a reminder. Most political forces have named their leaders for the Saeima elections…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > society > environment > 24.08.2026-cleanup-of-rigas-parks-could-take-a-month.a660115

Cleanup of Rīga's parks could take a month

9+ hour, 20+ min ago   (344+ words) The company plans to assess all storm damage this week. In heavily used areas, the most significant hazards are expected to be addressed this week, but it is forecast that it will take at least a month to fully clear…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > society > defence > 24.08.2026-namejs-military-exercises-coming-in-september.a660079

'Namejs' military exercises coming in September

11+ hour, 47+ min ago   (308+ words) “Namejs” is always a big deal and will involve soldiers and guards from all units of the National Armed Forces, allied armed forces and civilian institutions. "In the eastern region of Latvia, including the border area, unmanned aircraft flights will…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > culture > culture > 24.08.2026-new-cultural-venue-to-open-in-rigas-old-town.a660054

New cultural venue to open in Rīga's Old Town

14+ hour, 31+ min ago   (198+ words) / Article LSM ĪRGA is a new cultural venue where traditional culture, crafts, Livonian heritage, modern technology and contemporary cultural experiences will come together, says the RÄ«ga City Council ‘ĪRGA’ means ‘beginning’ in the Livonian language, so the…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > society > society > 24.08.2026-monday-morning-sees-87000-still-powerless-in-latvia.a660020

Monday morning sees 87,000 still powerless in Latvia

17+ hour, 29+ min ago   (184+ words) Weather permitting, Sadales tīkls will begin using drones to survey damaged power lines for faster identification of faults. 206 Sadales tīkls crews are continuing to repair the damage. All available company resources, as well as seven crews from the Estonian distribution…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > weather > weather > 23.08.2026-storm-continues-to-batter-latvia-on-sunday-widespread-power-cuts.a659947

Storm continues to batter Latvia on Sunday, widespread power cuts

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (390+ words) Residents are invited to follow the current situation in the power grid on the digital outage map, which summarizes information about already registered power grid damage – though obviously this might be difficult if you are suffering a power cut. "Sadales…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > culture > music > 21.08.2026-riga-concert-rescheduled-over-saturday-storm-warning.a659850

Rīga concert rescheduled over Saturday storm warning

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (160+ words) Jansons explains that this decision was made because the forecasted weather conditions could threaten the safety of concertgoers, artists, and event staff. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the concert on Sunday and will not need to be…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > culture > literature > 21.08.2026-this-years-statehood-award-is-given-to-writer-mara-zalite.a659829

This year's Statehood Award is given to writer Māra Zālīte

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (256+ words) The award was presented to her on Friday, August 21st, during a special ceremony at Riga Castle. The Statehood Award, as usual, was presented on the anniversary of the de facto restoration of Latvia's independence. The Statehood Award is a fairly…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > economy > transport > 21.08.2026-reckless-driver-handed-manslaughter-charges-in-latvia.a659732

Reckless driver handed manslaughter charges

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (164+ words) / Article LSM The pre-trial investigation concluded that all the people in the car would have survived had they been wearing seatbelts The driver is also responsible for this, as the driver is legally prohibited from setting off unless he or…...

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eng.lsm.lv > article > society > crime > 21.08.2026-latvian-police-smoke-out-king-sized-illegal-cigarette-factory.a659819

Latvian police smoke out king sized illegal cigarette factory

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (208+ words) Police spokeswoman Evita Teice-Mamaja explained that it is not yet possible to specify the exact production capacity of the facility, as police investigations are ongoing. When the inspection of the premises began, the cigarette-manufacturing machinery was in operation, whilst the…...